Back to the Future Fans Wanting a Fourth Film? 'F**k You,' Says Co-Creator

Bob Gale, co-creator of Back to the Future, has a blunt message for fans hoping for another installment: "F*** you."

In a recent interview with Yahoo, Gale, who worked alongside Robert Zemeckis on all three films, emphatically stated there are no plans for a canonical continuation of the beloved science fiction franchise. Responding to the persistent question of a Back to the Future 4, Gale's backstage comment at the Saturn Awards was a succinct, if colorful, rejection of the idea.

While reboots and sequels are prevalent in Hollywood, with mixed results as seen in films like The Matrix Resurrections and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Back to the Future will remain, ironically, firmly in the past.

The original 1985 film, featuring high school student Marty McFly's time-traveling adventures with the eccentric Doc Brown, achieved iconic status. However, its sequels, released in 1989 and 1990, received less enthusiastic critical acclaim.

Despite the franchise's absence from the big screen for over three decades, its legacy persists. Beyond its enduring influence on pop culture, a Broadway musical adaptation keeps the spirit alive. Gale also revealed plans for a stage production for Royal Caribbean Cruises and hinted at collaborating with Michael J. Fox on a book detailing his experiences with the franchise.